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A History of English Furniture: The Age of Mahogany

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This interesting book covers the styles in furniture during the late 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century. The seventeenth century was characterized by opulent, often gilded Baroque designs. The descriptions of the furniture pieces are excellent and make an excellent reference for the different ages of the styles. Mahogany was certainly the most important commercial timber of the eighteenth-century. The massive trunks of the trees afforded hitherto unobtainable wide boards which convenient to use as tables and sideboards. When the tax on imported timber was abolished in 1733, mahogany became more attractive to use for furniture.
With 254 illustrations and 15 colour-plates.

Pages: 547

Format: Kindle Edition

A History of English Furniture: The Age of Mahogany

0/5 ( ratings)

This interesting book covers the styles in furniture during the late 17th century and the beginning of the 18th century. The seventeenth century was characterized by opulent, often gilded Baroque designs. The descriptions of the furniture pieces are excellent and make an excellent reference for the different ages of the styles. Mahogany was certainly the most important commercial timber of the eighteenth-century. The massive trunks of the trees afforded hitherto unobtainable wide boards which convenient to use as tables and sideboards. When the tax on imported timber was abolished in 1733, mahogany became more attractive to use for furniture.
With 254 illustrations and 15 colour-plates.

Pages: 547

Format: Kindle Edition

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